Cliff Bordwell Bass Build Thread

[kookamonga]

5/25/18: I'm starting a build out thread for a Cliff Bordwell custom bass I'm having made. I'd never heard of Bordwell Basses until I saw one up for sale (a rarity) and started researching them. The work looked impeccable, and the designs were simple and elegant. The cost is extremely reasonable and Cliff is great to work with. He is starting my bass now and I'm stoked! Here is a pic of the buckeye burl top wood he selected. It's looking awesome thus far and I will post new pics as Cliff sends them to me. I can't wait to play this thing!! Godspeed to you sir!!

 

[TolerancEJ]

Ahh, you're the lucky one. I saw Cliff post this on Facebook this morning. I love a build thread. I'll continue checking on the progress.

 

[kookamonga]

Ahh, you're the lucky one. I saw Cliff post this on Facebook this morning. I love a build thread. I'll continue checking on the progress.

Thanks man! I've been waiting since 02/17! Can't wait. Take care!!

 

[kookamonga]

Update: 5/31/18

The tail end of light weight ash. Looking good! Keep those pics coming!!

 

[mikezimmerman]

Cliff is great to work with as well as an amazing craftsman, and watching your custom bass take shape from the vision in your head is a very exciting thing!

 

[kookamonga]

Mike, I competely agree with you. As I mentioned, I've never played one of his basses, but from everything I've surmised, he has an excellent intuition for his craft.

 

[kookamonga]

5/31/18 Initial body profile cut.

 

[kookamonga]

6/26/18

Full faced top in progress. I love the way the ebony looks against the Buckeye.

 

[kookamonga]

7/5/18: What, What?!! Look at this sickness coming together! My buddy told me the the wood burl kind of resembles a lion's face, I'll roll with that. The ebony against the buckeye is beautiful. This one isn't even done yet and I'm already plotting out my next Bordwell bass project.

 

[kookamonga]

7/12/18: Cliff just sent this one. The buckeye is showing some flame which is rare for it. I'm going to post the specs today if possible. In the meatime, take a look.

 

[kookamonga]

This is from a week ago. Ready for shaping.

 

[kookamonga]

This just in, it's ready for it's final sanding. Estimated delivery is in 6 weeks.

 

[kookamonga]

7/31/18 Progress...

 

[Basshappi]

That is coming along nicely!
Beautiful wood choice, looking forward to seeing the completed bass.
Congrats!

 

[kookamonga]

Newest pic sent to me from Cliff. The bass is done and ready for shipping on 9/10/18! I can’t wait to play this thing! I’ll post more pics when It comes in.

 

[Dean N]

Cliff gets much love here, though he's been quiet lately. Hopefully he's too busy building to post. Great, helpful guy too.

 

[TonyRo]

Holy hell that's a nice bass. drool

 

[mikezimmerman]

Beautiful!

Newest pic sent to me from Cliff. The bass is done and ready for shipping on 9/10/18! I can’t wait to play this thing! I’ll post more pics when It comes in. View attachment 3141544

 

[kookamonga]

9/8/18 A pic of the headstock.

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